Administrative capital of Bolivia, La Paz is the world’s highest capital city (3,660 meters). It is located near many natural and ancient ruins as Tiahuanacu ruins, which are thousands of years older than Macchu Picchu. Another day trip is the Lake Titicaca and the lakeside city of Copacabana. El Alto International Airport is situated eight miles (14 km) south-west of La Paz. At an elevation of 4,061 metres, it is one of the highest major airports in the world.